Chinese embroidery is an art form that has been taught and adored for thousands of years. That has been passed down from generation to generation, parent to child, to preserve the stories and crafts. Even the fabric itself is made, with love and care, as described. Over 90% of threads are hand-sewn into beautiful designs while sharing important narratives about Chinese culture and history. Fanshow produces superb Chinese embroidered material that is steeped in history and beauty to reflect the exceptional talent of its artisans.
Chinese embroidery is a craft over 2,000 years old! That means it is very old. It was originally used as a way to embellish garments and other ceremonial items. Most notably, it became a widely respected art form over time. Even today, around the world, Chinese embroidery is still loved and praised for its beauty and exquisite details. Each piece is made entirely from scratch, and the special touch with the bright colors and intricate or dynamic designs attached to each piece lends each piece its own unique flair, and hence it is prized so highly.
Chinese embroidery dates back to the Han Dynasty from 206 BC to 220 AD—long time ago. Silk was a significant material during this period, with great value. The wealthy and influential used embroidery for ostentation. The resulting designs drew from a variety of sources, including nature, traditional stories and legends from Chinese folklore. On going embroidery, styles of Suzhou, Shu, Guangdong embroidery, etc appeared one after an other. There are unique features of each style, which makes the world of Chinese embroidery even more interesting.
Chinese embroidered fabric : Made from silk, which is shiny and super-soft to touch. Silk is gorgeous but also quite delicate, which makes it a little trickier to work with. Most skilled artisans have figured out how to make spectacular designs out of this graceful material. For their fabrics Fanshow use the finest quality silk only, and for each and every single stitch, the utmost care and precision is taken. These details result in pieces that are breathtakingly beautiful, works that people have and to appreciate.
Objet d’art are colored hanging blankets called tapestry in the West, but they are meaningful and fascinating, as they are Chinese embroidered fabrics. Each design has a different story to tell or ideas to express. Some of the designs also feature symbols that hold significance, such as the dragon, which represents strength and power, or the lotus flower, which symbolizes purity and enlightenment. These symbols provide deeper meaning for the artwork and enable individuals to relate with its significance. These symbolic elements are prevalent throughout Fanshow’s fabrics, so every piece carries extra meaning.
Chinese embroidery has its origins in the ethnic culture and tradition of the Chinese people. It represents both a piece of the nation's past and also the artistic skill that has survived through the ages. Fanshow carries on this tradition when they make their embroidered fabrics and make sure each piece pays homage to the skills and artistry of Chinese craftsmen. This commitment to art form preservation lends itself to the continuation of the culture for subsequent generations.
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